Secured to tightly? I have ALWAYS heard that float was critical. Even if the fastening holes were oversize, if the plastic were pulled down tight...
Plastic needs to float in it's mounting.. If the plastic was fitted so the fastenings were sort of snug in the holes then when the plastic MOVES...
Yes... You can coat the steel with glass but you need to provide some corosion protection for the steel (?epoxy over blasted steel?) and a good...
Industrial Insulation, et. al. ...... Industrial Insulation closed cell like neoprene is available in sheets. Defender Industries: (marine...
Styrofoam ?? If you are using epoxy resins, why not make your blank out of a foam that can be desolved by a common solvent. Blue DOW styrofoam is...
Shape.... Assuming you do a rebuild: Keep in mind that when you pull out old structure things can/will sag and twist. Make sure that you...
50 years experience ... Take inspiration from others and then go beyond. as Isaac Newton said .... " if I have seen further than others, it is...
Wharram.... For about $20-$30 dollars US the Wharram Design book is full of inspiration and great 'cat' ideas'. Where better to get a sense of...